Reviews in chronological order (Total 4 reviews)

Submitted by Shelly Deegan on 01/11/2006 14:23

I can't think of a more drab, tedious, predictable, painful piece of divel that i've endured in along time! Beautiful yes, but oh so empty! Like the fellow students I used to think so glamerous and exciting (because they were beautiful) A Goood Year promises so much and delivers so little!

Submitted by Mr Frost on 02/11/2006 23:17

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Russell Crowe is a great actor and yet again gives a first-rate performance. The music was wonderful, the photography was super, and overall the film had just enough eccentricity to fill my pockets for the journey home. Lovely.

Submitted by Rosemary D. on 24/11/2006 00:24

I was totally disappointed with this film. Having been a fan of Ridley Scott for years, I couldn't believe he could lower himself to such a dismal cliche.
The movie is full of stereotypes - aren't you just sick of the rascally old, alcoholic but secretly romantic uncle who has the "real" answers to life?
It takes more than a few tennis games to establish a relationship. I wish older people could be portrayed with some dignity - he reminded me of the spoilt, fat kid in the Willy Wonka movie.
And I didn't really want to see Anthony Newley looking so damn old and dishevelled (used to love him). The women - beautiful, yes, but all tits and arse and see-through garments. Tired of this. When they tried to be serious, of course it didn't work. Of course the scenery was divine, but those faded shots through gauze - come on, Ridley! And Russell! I've stuck up for him for years, even after the telephone-throwing incident. But how could he stoop to those twee British clothes and awful lines? He's no Hugh Grant. His manager needs to bring back the "bad boy".
And what was the point of the Indian lady on the phone - if she was there to connect the narrative or establish some depth in her boss's character, I missed the point. Shame on you, Ridley .